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Slow Cooker Vegetable Stew
This mostly hands-off slow cooker vegetable stew includes beans for protein and creamy butternut squash. Cook up a big batch and enjoy the warming dish for lunch or dinner all week.
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Easy Greek-Style Barley Salad
Barley, a nutty, chewy, and heart-healthy grain, turns a salad into a meal. With tomato, bell pepper, red onion, feta, and herbs, you can assemble this Greek-style salad up to a few days ahead of time. To keep the textures fresh, toss with dressing just before serving.
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Crock Pot Chicken and Quinoa Burrito Bowl
Chicken thighs, diced tomatoes, beans, and quinoa make a complete high-protein meal. Topped with melty cheese, the slow cooker burrito bowl reheats well, too. Leave off the cheese or replace it with a dairy-free alternative if desired.
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Buddha Bowl
A colorful Buddha bowl, full of different textures and flavors, makes for a delightful healthy lunch. You can cook the quinoa and tofu ahead of time, as well as prep the veggies and make the dressing. All you have to do at mealtime is toss it all together.
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Whole Wheat Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
Whole wheat and vegan, these pumpkin muffins are a great way to start the day. They will keep in an airtight container on the counter for a few days and can also be frozen for longer storage. Just let them defrost and enjoy.
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Cannellini White Bean Soup With Swiss Chard
Incredibly easy to make, cannellini white bean soup is vegetarian and well balanced. The pasta and beans will keep you full throughout the day. The soup will keep for at least a few days in the fridge and reheats nicely.
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Perfect Turkey Salad Sandwich
Turkey salad is a lean and delicious lunch, especially when served on whole wheat or gluten-free bread. Store in the fridge and enjoy a scoop whenever hunger strikes. It also makes a tasty topping for a green salad.
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Hearty and full of lean poultry and veggies, chicken stew with vegetables is a cinch to make in the oven and tastes great the next day. Reheat any leftover stew in the microwave or on the stovetop, and it'll taste just as good, if not better, than the day you made it.
- Low-Fat Vegetarian White Bean Chili
This recipe makes a big pot of white bean chili, full of flavorful spice and healthy protein. It's vegan and gluten free and keeps for four or five days in the fridge. Pack it up for lunch or serve it with cornbread and salad for dinner.
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Low-Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole
Casseroles are always great make-ahead meals. You can even assemble this chicken and cauliflower casserole minus the cheese, wrap it tightly, and freeze it. Bake the frozen casserole for twice the recommended cook time, adding the cheese halfway through.
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]]>These Halloween-themed appetizers will surely pique the interest of those you share them with. Keep the party fun and stress-free by ditching the laborious recipes and instead try one of these spooky-fun recipes that require only 5 ingredients or LESS!
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1. Hot Dog Spiders
Who doesn’t love roasting a spider dog over the campfire? Now you can take your favorite summertime snack and enjoy it during Halloween!
This 4-ingredient Halloween treat comes together effortlessly. With a package of hot dogs, crescent roll dough, and black sesame seeds, you’ll have these ready to eat in no time. Share them with the family, or bring them to a party, your choice! Just be sure to bring ketchup for dipping!
PHOTO AND RECIPE HERE: APPLEGATE
2. 4-Ingredient Mummy Dogs
This recipe uses essentially the same ingredients as the spider dogs but instead transforms the hot dogs into creepy Halloween mummies. Once again you’ll need a package of hot dogs and crescent roll dough but instead of black sesame seeds, you’ll use sliced green olives for the eyes!
Our recipe yields 6 servings but can easily be doubled if you need to cater to more guests. This fun and delicious snack will come together in just 15 minutes or less!
3. Ghost Popcorn Balls
This spooktacular snack is the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors. Marshmallowy popcorn balls are dipped in melted white chocolate and are decorated with candy eyes to look like little ghosts.
This delicious snack requires 5 store-bought ingredients and comes together quickly! Your little ghosts and goblins will surely eat this appetizer up quickly!
PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE FIRST YEAR BLOG
4. Halloween Caprese Eyeballs
Caprese salad is a classic and because it contains just 3 ingredients it is incredibly quick and easy to throw together. This Halloween put a fun festive spin on a simple salad and turn it into an enticing appetizer.
Small tomatoes are filled with whipped cream cheese and are topped with sliced black olives. Be sure to serve the eyes on a basil leaf so you can enjoy the authentic and delicious flavors of Caprese salad.
PHOTO AND RECIPE HERE: MILK AND HONEY NUTRITION
5. Scream Cheese Appetizer
Cheese platters are always a great idea whether it be an appetizer for a party or to nibble on while you watch a movie. Go all out this Halloween and instead of slicing up pieces of cheese, make these fun little scream cheese’s!
It’s important to note that you will need a silicone mold to create the scream cheese shapes! Aside from the mold, you’ll only need 3 ingredients. Once prepared serve the scream cheese with your choice of crackers, veggies, and fruit!
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